Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts (formerly Chaaya Hotels & Resorts) has announced that it will re-open its Kandyan property, the Cinnamon Citadel, in November 2012 following an extensive £2.67 million (US$4.2 million) six-month renovation programme.
Surrounded by sweeping green hills, and the serene waters of the longest river in the country, the Mahaweli River, the Cinnamon Citadel sports a more modern, sleek, and minimalist look whilst still paying homage to the cultural and historical significance of the city, considered the last Sinhalese dynasty. The overall result is a distinctly individual, contemporary and welcoming four-star offering that retains its sense of place and ‘local’ influence.
The 93 Superior and 26 Deluxe rooms draw upon colour and textural influences to create and deliver a fresh, vivid ‘local’ take as a combination of the classic heritage red, mustards and crimsons, rattan lampshades and rugs sit intensely, yet delicately, against white-washed walls and crisp bed linen. Each bedroom comes complete with its own terrace with either garden or river views. The two Suites are located in the newest wing of the hotel offering guests the most peaceful and tranquil position across the grounds with far-reaching, silent views of the Mahaweli.
When it comes to dining, the property provides visitors with three dining options in its two restaurants: Asian, International, and Continental cuisine. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool overlooking the river, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as a boutique housing local arts and crafts. Excursions available to guests include a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the most famous Buddhist institution in Sri Lanka, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens renowned for its collection and variety of orchids, and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, currently the largest nursery for captive elephants in the world.
Superior rooms at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy start from £101 per night on a bed and breakfast basis.
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